Quin isn't under the radar any longer

He signed with the Detroit Lions as a free agent at the same time as Reggie Bush who everyone knows.

Quin, who seems on the quiet side, will make people notice just who is wearing No. 27 these days.

Quin, who played the previous five seasons with the Houston Texans, was asked for a self-scouting report.

“Consistent, tough, smart, like you said under the radar but a playmaker,’’ Quin said. “A physical player that’s going to try his best every single play, every single day. The quarterbacks and running backs are going to have to account for me, they have to know where I’m at. Hopefully I can be all over the field making plays and doing things to help us win.’’

Quin already has proven he can be a leader among the defensive backs.

“He’s doing good, he’s a great leader back there, he’s very smart,’’ cornerback Chris Houston said. “He learned the defense overnight and he’s making plays back there. He caught an interception yesterday, but he’s been much more of a leader. I feel comfortable with him. We talk, know things, we’re just waiting for Lou (Delmas) to get back.’’

Delmas was held out of practice Saturday as a precaution and will be eased into camp as it goes on. One reason coach Jim Schwartz wants Delmas to get in for team drills is so he and Quin can adjust to playing with each other.

Coach Jim Schwartz said Quin’s adjustment to the Lions has been seamless.

“He’d been in the league for a little bit, so that was fairly easy for him. But he got the terminology, picked up our system quickly and gained the respect of the other guys in the locker room,’’ Schwartz said.

Bartell injures shoulderDuring the first two days of training camp — just like in minicamp and OTAs — veteran cornerback Ron Bartell lined up with the starting group.

But about midway through Saturday’s practice, he came off the field favoring his left shoulder. A trainer taped an ice bag to it and he was unable to continue practice although he stayed on the field and watched.

“He sort of landed on it a little funny. We’ll get it tested today, but it’s probably too early to tell (if it’s serious),’’ Schwartz said. “He wasn’t in a whole lot of discomfort, but shoulders can be a little bit funny. He hadn’t had shoulder injuries in the past so we’ll just have to wait and see on that one.”

After he went out rookie Darius Slay got a chance to work with the starters.

Schilens fits in Veteran Chaz Schilens was signed this week and has jumped right into the offense. So far thanks to a few standout catches and his 6-foot-4 frame. It appears he will compete for one of the wide receiver openings.

“He’s adjusted almost quite flawlessly,’’ wide receiver Nate Burleson said. “He’s not making a ton of mistakes. With a guy like that you can’t help but notice. When you’re tall, fast and catching the ball well in this offense you’re going to be kept around.’’

Schilens seems happy with his decision to sign with the Lions.

“Honestly the guys are great, coach Schwartz is great, nothing but a positive environment,’’ Schilens said. “And practice is great, the team environment is great.’’

Schilens had 28 catches and two touchdowns for the New York Jets last season after spending his first four years in the NFL with the Oakland Raiders.

This and thatCarmen Messina (thigh), Ronnell Lewis, Leroy Harris (knee) and Devin Thomas did not practice on Saturday. ... Sunday’s practice will be in full pads. ... Schwartz was clearly distracted at the end of his post-camp press conference. Said he couldn’t keep his eyes off the photo shoot with Havard Rugland, aka Kickalicious. ... Jason Fox and Rodney Austin saw most of the first-team reps at right tackle and right guard respectively. On Friday it was Corey Hilliard and Dylan Gandy. Looks like it’s a situation that will be rotated through camp. ... Again Willie Young started with the first team at defensive end, but Ezekiel “Ziggy” Ansah saw time at that spot while the offense was working the run game. ... Undrafted rookie tight end Joe Fauria continues to make plays. He’s definitely a standout at 6-foot-7.

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